Clearwater River Provincial Park
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| Clearwater River Provincial Park | |
|---|---|
  Map of Saskatchewan, Canada  Clearwater River Provincial Park (Canada) | |
| Location | Saskatchewan, Canda |
| Nearest city | La Loche, Saskatchewan, Fort Mcmurray, Alberta |
| Coordinates | 56°53′54″N 108°58′50″W / 56.89833°N 108.98056°W |
| Area | 2,240.35 km2 (865.00 sq mi) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Governing body | Saskatchewan Parks |
Clearwater River Provincial Park is a Canadian wilderness park in the boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan. The park begins at the south end of Lloyd Lake[1] on the Clearwater River[2] and includes territory on both sides of the river until it reaches the Alberta border.[3]
The park includes the historic Methye Portage (Portage La Loche).[4] The Methye Portage was designated a National Historic Site in 1933[5] and the Clearwater River was designated a Canadian Heritage River in 1986 due to their historical importance in Canada.[6]
The Clearwater River offers experienced canoeists Class 2 to Class 4 rapids.[7][8]
The park can be reached from La Loche by crossing to the northernmost end of Lac La Loche by boat. A stone cairn is located near the south end of the Portage.
About 65 kilometres (40 mi) north of La Loche on Highway 955 a bridge crosses the Clearwater River near Warner Rapids. The road is paved from La Loche to the Clearwater River Dene Nation turn-off (about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi)) then continues as a gravel road. On the north-east side of the bridge are 17 wilderness camp sites. There are no facilities in the park.